I've been sniped!!

[dugnsuz]

Hi all,
I recently bid on a 2" UHC filter (exploration optics) on ebay.
I really wanted it so I checked out sniping software to hopefully win it.
Unfortunately, I was sniped too in the last 4 seconds.:mad2:
How many forum members use this kind of thing to win ebay auctions?
As an ebay seller I'm interested.
Cheers
Doug:thumbsup:

[Starkler]

You cant be sniped if your bid is the maximum you are willing to pay :whistle:

[dugnsuz]

True...but really I'm trying to find out who "snipes", not the way it works.
Cheers

[Gargoyle_Steve]

I don't use any "sniping" software, I place all my own bids manually.

I do however make up my mind what the max amount is that I'm willing to bid, and I place that amount as a bid late in the game. If I get it for my price or less I figure I wanted it more than anyone else. If I don't win, someone else wanted it more, or was prepared to pay more. Either way I don't take it personally, it's just shopping.

[dugnsuz]

Point is, on a popular item (say a Nagler for example) is sniping the only way to obain a fighting chance if there...oh stuff it, I 've lost interest in this thread! Like the man said it's only shopping.:P
Cheers for taking a look
Doug:thumbsup:

[leon]

Yea ive been caught out like that on a great lens i was bidding on, i watched it and when there were 30 seconds left i was sure i had it, but someone got me in the last 10 seconds

[TerryC]

Hi, I've used sniping before as it allows you to post your maximum bid at the death and you then just wait until the end of the auction. More a convenience tool than anything else. :)

Terry

[Gargoyle_Steve]

Doug you may be right - on some hot items you may only have a chance by using sniping software, because there sure are a bunch of other people using it. If it's a bargain, and an uncommon item,, and you want it - do what you have to I guess!

Anyway I hope you find other great items to buy ....
Cheers!

Steve

[hogly52]

Yup, my philosophy too! Don't get taken by the rush, stick to uncommon common sense, realistic prices, bid what you're prepared to pay and if some-one else has a higher need and bid, then so be it - move on, there'll be another! ;)

Cheers,

Graeme

[johnno]

I use Ebay a lot,

I put a bid on a day,or so,BEFORE auction end,to give the seller a fair go,and bid my final amount,a few seconds before the Auction ends,

If I lose,so be it,I wouldn't have paid the higher price anyway.

Regards.
John